Nero
boy name#4707 in 2025Nero entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2699 in 1918, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#4707
rank today
#2699
peak (1918)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3165 |
| 1920s | #3926 |
| 1930s | #3222 |
| 1940s | #3733 |
| 1950s | #3819 |
| 1960s | #3948 |
| 1970s | #4303 |
| 2000s | #9556 |
| 2010s | #4805 |
| 2020s | #4201 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nero has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Nero are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nero is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nero in 2025?
- Nero ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nero most popular?
- Nero peaked in 1918, reaching #2699 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nero with classmates?
- Nero will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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